Bulk | Transport Shift Manager | ETEX | Portbury | Replacement |

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Bristol is seeking a full-time Transport Shift Manager. This role involves supervising the transport function and ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a track record in transport management, knowledge of compliance regulations, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 per annum with various benefits including generous holidays and discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Track record at a supervisory or management level within a complex, fast-paced transport operation.
• Excellent knowledge of driving compliance and regulations.
• Ability to effectively manage drivers and push for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the transport function and ensure smooth business operations.
• Manage customer relationships, both indirectly and face to face.
• Drive on-site loading efficiency.
• Lead team to meet and exceed operational objectives.
• Engage team of drivers within a busy gatehouse environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience in transport operations

Knowledge of driving compliance

Strong personality for team management

Education

CPC certification

Job description

Logistics done differently.

Are you looking to use your transport supervisory or management experience in a new role? Do you like the sound of working on a large, complex operation with one of the biggest names in logistics? Are you ready for a challenge?

Here at XPO, we’re looking for a full-time, permanent Transport Shift Manager to join us on our PM shift for our ETEX contract based in Portbury, Bristol. Core hours are 14 00 – 22 00 but you’ll need flexibility to cover other shifts, including nights. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of our transport function.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £38,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Supervision and overseeing of the transport function, whilst working closely with the Warehouse Shift Manager, to ensure a smooth running of the business
• Managing customer relationships, both indirectly and face to face
• Driving on-site loading efficiency
• Lead your team to meeting and exceeding operational objectives, such as service provision, productivity and fuel KPIs
• Lead, manage and engage your team of drivers within a busy gatehouse environment.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• A track record at a supervisory or management level within a complex, fast‑paced transport operation
• Excellent knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations (a CPC would be ideal)
• A strong personality with the ability to effectively manage drivers, push for operational excellence and challenge the status quo

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world‑class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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